Industrial XR to Drive ROI in Immersive Market, Lenovo Says

Companies across the virtual, augmented, mixed, and extended reality (VR/AR/MR/XR) industry have begun focusing on the future of industrial XR. Many hardware manufacturers are removing the barriers to successful XR experiences with innovative headsets and solutions aimed the enterprise market. Organisations have launched numerous platforms to facilitate dialogue on the future of spatial communications, namely […]

What is Apple’s XROS?

Last week, leading international electronics firm Apple doubled down on its upcoming extended reality (XR) vision by once again leaking an immersive operating system (OS) for its forthcoming XR product. Apple is debuting its XROS for the unspecified, upcoming device. The OS is unique to the Apple XR device, much like how products such as […]

5G Networks Crucial to Metaverse Future, AT&T Says

Telecoms have played a massive role in facilitating the expanded use of unified communications apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and multiple social media platforms. Fully functional networks have facilitated immense connectivity for families, businesses, and individuals worldwide, namely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meteoric rise of virtual, augmented, mixed, and extended reality (VR/AR/MR/XR) […]

Meta Adds New Creator Monetization Options for the Holidays, with a Focus on Stars Donations

Meta’s looking to use the additional engagement opportunities of the holiday season to promote its creator monetization tools.

Instagram Adds New Notifications to Alert You When Your Posts are Not Being Recommended

Want to know if you’ve been ‘shadowbanned’ on IG?

Google Launches ‘Year in Search’ Overview for 2022

The listing provides an interesting perspective on the year that was, while also serving as a valuable research tool.

Meta Adds More Avatar Usage Options as it Looks to Guide Users Towards the Metaverse Shift

Expect to see avatars become a bigger part of Facebook and IG as it looks to guide users into metaverse interaction.

Across The Valley Brings The Farming Life To PSVR 2 And PC VR Next Year

Developed by FusionPlay, Across the Valley is a brand new VR farming simulator coming to PSVR 2 and PC VR next year.

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Broken Edge Introduces The Viking, A New Fighter Joining In Early 2023

Broken Edge is getting a new fighter in early 2023 – the Viking.

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Attack On Titan VR: Unbreakable Arrives Summer 2023 For Meta Quest 2

Based on Hajime Isayama’s popular manga series, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable arrives on Meta Quest 2 in Summer 2023.

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Guardians Frontline Drops New Trailer Revealing Map Editor

Fast Travel Games released a new trailer for Guardians Frontline today, providing our first look at the in-game map editor.

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5 Reasons You Must Pair Data and Storytelling

When was the last time you quoted a stat to someone else?  Most likely you’ve done it in the last couple of days. I’ll bet it was easy to hang your hat on that number—it rolled off the tongue and made your argument more believable. That’s the power of data—it provides an anchor for information […]

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‘Hubris’ Review – Visually Stunning VR Shooter That Just Misses the Mark

Hubris should be what we’ve all been waiting for, a visually well-realized VR native that transports you to otherworldly biomes, replete with shooting, jumping, climbing, swimming, and even some basic crafting mechanics. On paper it certainly checks many of the sci-fi shooting and adventuring blocks, but look past the flashy visuals and apparent feature set and […]

Spacesuit Work and Emergency Training Aboard Station Today

The Expedition 68 crew took a break from its intense space research activities and focused on spacesuits, biomedical tests, and lab maintenance on Wednesday. Four International Space Station flight engineers also reviewed the procedures necessary to depart the orbiting lab in the unlikely event of an emergency. Flight Engineers Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann spent …

Apple’s App Store Is Getting A Big Pricing Shakeup

Apple is introducing a tiered approach to the pricing ladder, with denominational gaps increasing exponentially for each step up in the price bracket.

Apple Sued By Victims Of AirTag Stalking

A class action lawsuit filed against Apple alleges that AirTags have significant privacy and safety shortcomings that have led to stalking incidents.

Apple Music Sing Launches To Scratch That Karaoke Itch

Apple has announced a new feature for its global Apple Music subscribers that’ll make it easier to hold impromptu karaoke sessions with an iPhone or Apple TV.

Here’s How To Schedule Your Emails In MacOS Ventura

Apple Mail users now have the ability to schedule emails they’d like to send out at a future date or time. They can also easily undo a sent email.

XR, Metaverse to Reshape the Human Connection

As 2022 comes to a close, much of the tech industry has seen spectacular ups and downs. Despite this, extended reality (XR) has made tremendous growth in some technological advancements and reached key milestones in immersive human connectivity across the immersive sector. The Immerse Global Summit 2022 Miami has rallied many top brands across the […]

DSCVR is the Leading Web3 Service with 14,089 Daily Users

This Monday, Immersive Industry Analyst Tom Fiske reported that web3 social network DSCVR holds roughly 14,089 active daily users. The total is notable due to DSCVR hosting approximately 150,000 sign-ups. In these terms, the sign-up number means that the DSCVR service is the largest Web3 service currently available. The daily users may initially appear low compared […]

Unity Reflects on Industrial Metaverse at IGS 2022 Miami

The rise of the industrial metaverse has become a key player in developing a viable, unified spatial communications platform. As companies seek to reach targeted outcomes with immersive technologies, industry leaders have leveraged their world-building technologies, in the real world. Dave Rhodes, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Twins for Unity, delivered a […]

The AR Smart Glasses Market is Going Mainstream

The demand for smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology is accelerating at an incredible rate. Consumer-friendly AR technology like Pokemon: Go, and social media filters are leading the adoption of immersive technology amongst a general audience. Additionally, the restrictions caused by the pandemic forced countless companies to rethink how they operate. Extended reality (XR) […]

Meta Threatens to Ban News Publishers Amid Debate Over New Revenue Share Proposal

As Meta leans more into AI content recommendations, news publishers may not have the leverage they once held in negotiations.

Meta’s Oversight Board Criticizes the Company’s More Lenient Moderation Approach for Celebrities

The Board says that Meta’s ‘Cross Check’ moderation process for celebrities is flawed and needs to be reviewed.

Snapchat Announces Paid Add Ons for AR Lenses, New AR Initiatives at Lens Fest 2022

Snapchat is a leader in AR innovation, which its underlined again at Lens Fest 2022.